soft cut out cookies

Soft Cut Out Cookies

Cut out cookies that taste great plain or iced, perfect for Christmas, valentine's day, any
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Holiday

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups of softened butter
  • 2 cups of white sugar
  • 4 eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract
  • 5 cups of unbleached flour
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • Powdered sugar to roll dough in

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at time while using mixer on low setting.
  • Turn mixer to medium and beat for about 3 minutes until well combined.
  • Add vanilla and almond extracts while running the mixer.
  • Combine dry ingredients and add to butter mixture slowly, beating on low until combined.
  • Place about 1 cup dough mixture onto parchment paper paper that's been dusted with powdered sugar and cover with another sheet of parchment paper.
  • Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and place in large sealed storage bag.
  • Repeat until all of the dough has been rolled out.
  • Place the rolled dough into the refrigerator, sealed well, for 12 hours or overnight. You can also freeze it for future use.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 400 when you're ready.
  • Lightly dust the cookie cutters with powdered sugar and cut to desired shapes.
  • Bake for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let sit for 2-3 minutes.

Notes

Remove cookies from tray and allow to cool fuller prior to icing. If you don't plan on icing the cookies, sprinkle decorations, colored sugar on prior to cooking. they're also delicious plain.
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